Buyer SPOC, Site Procurement Operations CenterJob ID: 2746767 | Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U.
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The Site Procurement Operations Center, reporting into the Procurement Function, ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. As a SPOC buyer, you will provide functional support to all the Fulfillment Centers (FCs) within the cluster for all aspects of procurement. This includes securing the constant flow of packaging goods and services, supplied at the best overall value to the business on a day to day basis.
The number of FCs within a cluster will ideally depend on FC size and other relevant parameters. The SPOC Buyer will directly report to the Regional SPOC Manager.
Key job responsibilitiesThe extent of your responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:
Plan and execute the daily forecast and effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies.Execute purchase order creation based on the planned forecast and internal requests.Liaise with suppliers to secure prompt deliveries for the full range of shipping supplies items.Develop relationships with primary internal customers (on-site management teams), external suppliers and other Amazon Teams (Operations and Corporate).Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction Policy.Plan the truck deliveries in full while placing replenishment orders.Communicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC Stores teams.Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of shipping supplies processes.Proactively flag delivery issues with the Regional SPOC Manager as well as the EU Procurement Team for visibility.Provide support to other SPOC Buyers as and when required.Interact with the FC Stores Coordinators on a daily basis to get a sense of activities on the shop floor.Provide training to new SPOC Buyers.Deliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets. This includes achieving cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock-out issues and achieving individual project objectives.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSPrevious purchasing experience in Procurement.Basic knowledge of ERP and/or MRP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, COUPA, etc).Computer literate – knowledge of software programs (i.e. MS Excel, Outlook and Word).B2 - C1 English level.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSProven ability to build constructive and effective supplier relationships.Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) at all levels.Analytical, data driven approach with attention to detail.Strong experience in the following Procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies.Experience in supplier/vendor relationship management.Experience as a Non-Inventory Receiver or Stores Coordinator.Any additional sourcing and/or purchasing competencies would be advantageous.Travel Requirements: Occasional Travel may be required to visit individual FCs within the cluster/other regions (5% of the total time).Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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